Sales & Clearance
Astronomy sales at David Astro — current markdowns across the catalogue, including open-box units, discontinued models still fully supported, and overstock we would rather see on a telescope than on a shelf. Everything here is held in Canadian stock and carries the same warranty and support as full-price inventory.
Reduced price does not mean reduced service. We will still calculate your back-focus, confirm compatibility and support the item after the sale, exactly as we would for anything else in the catalogue.
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Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5 GoTo Mount
German equatorial / alt-azimuth dual mode mount 15 kg (33 lb) payload capacity for astrophotography 135:1 worm drive plus 72:12 timing belt transm...
View full detailsSky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 GoTo Mount
German equatorial and alt-azimuth dual-mode functionality 20 kg (44 lb) instrument payload capacity, counterweights excluded 180:1 worm driv...
View full detailsSky-Watcher AZ-GTi Mount
5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Alt-azimuth GoTo mount with a 5 kg (11 lb) payload capacity Mount head weighs just 1.3 kg (2.9 lb); fully assembled system is about 4 kg (8.6 lb) ...
View full detailsSky-Watcher AZ5 Mount with Steel Tripod
5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
15 lb Payload Capacity V-Style Mounting Saddle 1.75-inch Steel Tripod Legs Total Assembled Weight of 17.3 lbs Included Pier Extension Descripti...
View full detailsSky-Watcher Classic 150P
5.0 / 5.0
2 Reviews
153 mm (6 in) Newtonian Reflector 1200mm Focal Length (f/7.8) Parabolic Borosilicate Primary Mirror 20 mm and 12.5 mm Eyepieces Included Patented ...
View full detailsSky-Watcher Classic 200P
203mm (8") Primary Aperture 1200mm Focal Length f/5.9 Focal Ratio Parabolic Primary Mirror Patented Tension Control Handle Description FAQ Spec...
View full detailsSky-Watcher Classic 250P
254mm (10") Primary Aperture 1200mm Focal Length (f/4.7) 2" Crayford Focuser with 1.25" Adapter Dobsonian Base with Tension Control Handle Include...
View full detailsSky-Watcher CQ350 Pro Mount Head Only with Counterweights
5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
35 kg (77 lb) astrophotography payload capacity German equatorial mount with 1.8° hybrid stepper motors 155 mm R.A. gear with 308:1 worm drive Syn...
View full detailsSky-Watcher EQ-AL55i Pro Mount
4.5 / 5.0
2 Reviews
10 kg (22 lb) Payload Capacity 3.7 kg (8.2 lb) Mount Head Weight Built-in Wi-Fi for App-Based GoTo Control Illuminated Polar Scope with about 8.5°...
View full detailsSky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
20 kg (44 lb) Astrophotography Payload Capacity Belt-driven Stepper Motor System with 0.14 Arc-Second Resolution SynScan GoTo Controller with 42,0...
View full detailsSky-Watcher EQ8-R Mount Head Only with Counterweights
Payload: 50 kg (110 lb), rated for astrophotography Mount Head Weight: 25.8 kg (56.9 lb) Drive System: 435:1 worm drive with 0.9° hybrid stepper m...
View full detailsSky-Watcher EQ8-R Mount with Pier Tripod
50 kg (110 lb) astrophotography payload capacity 435:1 worm drive with 0.9° hybrid stepper motors SynScan V5 hand controller with 42,000+ object d...
View full detailsSky-Watcher EQ8-Rh Mount Head Only with Counterweights
50 kg (110 lb) instrument payload capacity for astrophotography High-resolution Renishaw R.A. axis encoder with 0.11 arc-second resolution 0.9° hy...
View full detailsSky-Watcher EQ8-Rh Mount with Pier Tripod
50 kg (110 lb) astrophotography payload capacity High-resolution Renishaw incremental R.A. axis encoder with ~0.11 arc-second resolution 0.03 arc-...
View full detailsSky-Watcher Flextube 200P
203mm (8") Newtonian Optical Design 1200mm Focal Length (f/5.9) Collapsible OTA Retracts from 44" to 33" 2" Crayford Focuser with 1.25" Adapter Do...
View full detailsSky-Watcher Flextube 200P SynScan
203mm (8-inch) Newtonian optical design with a parabolic primary mirror 1200mm focal length and f/5.9 focal ratio Patented Flextube design collaps...
View full detailsSky-Watcher Flextube 250P
5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
254mm (10-inch) Newtonian Reflector Optical Tube 1200mm Focal Length, f/4.7 Focal Ratio Collapsible Flextube design retracts from 1120mm to 800mm ...
View full detailsSky-Watcher Flextube 250P SynScan
254mm (10-inch) Newtonian optical tube with parabolic primary mirror 1200mm focal length provides a fast f/4.7 focal ratio SynScan GoTo system wit...
View full detailsSky-Watcher Flextube 300P
305mm (12") Newtonian parabolic primary mirror 1500mm focal length (f/4.9) Collapsible Flextube design retracts from 1400mm to 920mm Dobsonian bas...
View full detailsSky-Watcher Flextube 300P SynScan
305mm (12") parabolic primary mirror 1500mm focal length at a fast f/4.9 focal ratio Collapsible Flextube design reduces tube length from 1400mm t...
View full detailsSky-Watcher Flextube 350P SynScan
356mm (14-inch) Newtonian reflector optical tube f/4.6 focal ratio (Sky-Watcher USA data) Collapsible Flextube design extends from 970mm to 1510mm...
View full detailsSky-Watcher Flextube 400P SynScan
406mm (16") Parabolic Primary Mirror 1800mm Focal Length, f/4.4 Focal Ratio Collapsible Flextube Design (1071mm to 1685mm) SynScan GoTo Dobsonian ...
View full detailsSky-Watcher HEQ5 Mount
German equatorial GoTo mount 13.7 kg (30 lb) instrument payload capacity SynScan hand controller with a 42,900+ object database 1.8° stepper motor...
View full detailsSky-Watcher HEQ5-R Mount
15 kg (33 lb) instrument payload capacity Synchronous belt drive with 1.8° hybrid stepper motors Built-in Wi-Fi for wireless control via the SynSc...
View full detailsWhat Goes on Sale and Why
Understanding why an item is discounted helps you judge whether it is the right purchase, so we are explicit about the reason wherever we can be.
- Open-box and display units: Returned or demonstrated equipment that has been inspected and tested here, typically indistinguishable from new in use.
- Superseded models: Products replaced by a newer revision, often with only minor changes and full parts and warranty support remaining.
- Overstock: Items we hold more of than current demand justifies, discounted while the stock lasts.
- Seasonal accessories: Dew control, cases and cold-weather items that move seasonally and are reduced outside their peak.
- End-of-line accessories: Adapters, rings and small parts from lines being retired, which remain perfectly serviceable.
- Used equipment: Our separate collection of tested second-hand gear, for buyers comfortable with pre-owned optics and mounts.
Why Choose David Astro for Discounted Astronomy Gear
A discount is only a good deal if the item is right for your setup and stays supported afterwards.
- Compatibility checked before you commit: We will confirm a sale item actually fits your telescope or mount, because a bargain adapter that does not fit is not a bargain.
- Condition stated honestly: Open-box and display items are described as what they are, with any cosmetic marks noted.
- Full warranty on new items: Discounted new stock carries the same manufacturer warranty as anything else we sell, handled domestically.
- Canadian stock: Sale items ship from Canada without duties or brokerage fees for Canadian buyers.
- Same support after the sale: Setup help, spacing calculations and in-house diagnostics apply to discounted purchases too.
Astronomy Sales in Canada — Frequently Asked Questions
- Do sale items carry a warranty?
- New discounted items carry the full manufacturer warranty. Open-box items are covered as stated on the listing, and we handle any claim domestically rather than routing it internationally.
- Is an open-box item risky?
- Not in our experience. Everything is inspected and functionally tested here before it is relisted, and anything with a cosmetic mark is described. Optics are checked for coating condition and collimation.
- Can I still get support on a discontinued model?
- Generally yes. We stock spare parts and adapters for many superseded models, and we say on the listing where parts availability is limited.
- How long do sale prices last?
- Until the stock is gone. These are finite quantities rather than a recurring promotion, so an item that disappears from this collection has usually sold rather than returned to full price.
Found something here?
Ask us before you order and we will confirm it fits your setup. Canadian stock, full support.